Social Media Abuzz: Massive Snake Spotted as Parliament Speaker Mapisa-Nqakula Faces Arrest
South Africa was abuzz with intrigue and speculation on Thursday morning after a huge snake was spotted as Parliament Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula was getting arrested.
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Snake Sighting: Parliament Speaker’s Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula Arrest
The saga began when eagle-eyed South Africans spotted a sizable snake near Mapisa-Nqakula’s residence, a moment captured and shared on social media by SABC news reporter Chriselda Lewis. The startling sighting occurred as Mapisa-Nqakula’s place of residence as she handed herself over to the police.
Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula who is facing corruption allegation was taken to Lyttelton police station in Tshwane. It’s alleged that she solicited and received a staggering R2.3 million in bribes, a charge that has gripped the nation’s attention.
Social Media Stir: Reactions Pour In Over Snake Encounter and Corruption Charges
Amidst the unfolding drama, social media users couldn’t help but draw parallels between the snake sighting and Mapisa-Nqakula’s legal woes.
Chriselda Lewis, responding to inquiries about the snake, disclosed that although she hadn’t witnessed the reptile herself, something was indeed amiss in the vicinity, prompting security intervention from ADT.
In a further twist to the tale, it emerged that the house from which the snake emerged was vacant, leaving neighbors on edge and prompting heightened security measures in the area.
Watch the video below;
BREAKING
[WATCH]#NosiviweMapisaNqakula
What looks to be the convoy transporting the former National Assembly Speaker, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula has just left her home in Johannesburg to as we believe hand herself over to authorities over corruption allegations.
The men in the… pic.twitter.com/S9HCTeFyjJ— Chriselda Zozi Lewis (Babes Wendaba) (@Chriseldalewis) April 4, 2024
Here are some of the reactions;
@Ladyhunybee;
Yoooh kinda weird that a snake can be on such an open space and the weather too not make sure .
@Ndi_Muvhenda;
Seem like the snake arrive a bit late to save her 😭💔..Did you all see that snake 🐍?
@TellUnknown;
Damn now I see the snake. Konje Nosiviwe Mapisa Nqakula is a inyanga mos 🤣😁😂🤣🤣
Ziyakhala ngemphela
@bandile_banks;
Inyoka at 0:26 trying to find its way back home but was too late. Umnikazi uyaboshwa. 😭